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Richard Colavita, MD, Anesthesiology, Melville, NY

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Anesthesiology Melville, NY

Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care

Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology Monmouth Medical Center

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  • Office

    North American Partners in Anesthesia
    68 S Service Rd., Ste 350
    Melville, NY 11747
    Phone+1 516-246-3116
    Fax+1 516-370-3649

Education & Training

  • University Of Massachusetts, Amherst
    University Of Massachusetts, AmherstMBA, 2008 - 2010
  • American College of Physician Executives
    American College of Physician ExecutivesCPE, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 1983 - 1985
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1980 - 1983
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1980
  • Rutgers University
    Rutgers UniversityBA, 1975 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 1990
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1983 - 1986
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • American Medical Association 2011
  • Physicians Recognition Award 2001
  • Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma Business School Honor Societies, 1992

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of halothane on regional blood flow and metabolism.
    Colavita RD, Pelligrino DA, Miletich DJ, Albrecht RF, Anesth Analg
  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of halothane on somatosensory evoked potentials.
    Colavita RD, Pelligrino DA, Meletich DJ, Albrecht RF, Anesth Analg
  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of nitrous oxide on cerebral blood flow and metabolism.
    Colavita RD, Pelligrino DA, Anesth Analg

Lectures

  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of halothane on regional blood flow and metabolism. 
    International Anesthesia Research Society, 61st Congress
  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of halothane on somatosensory evoked potentials. 
    International Anesthesia Research Society, 61st Congress
  • Beagle puppy model of the neonatal brain: Effect of nitrous oxide on cerebral blood flow and metabolism. 
    International Anesthesia Research Society, 61st Congress

Press Mentions

  • North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) Expands from Cardiac Care to Full-Service Anesthesia Delivery at St. Mary’s General Hospital
    North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) Expands from Cardiac Care to Full-Service Anesthesia Delivery at St. Mary’s General HospitalJune 14th, 2019

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